Internal medicine journal
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Internal medicine journal · Mar 2023
Proton pump inhibitor use and the risk of peritoneal dialysis associated peritonitis.
The use of proton-pump inhibitors (PPI) has been associated with an increased risk of developing spontaneous bacterial peritonitis in patients with cirrhosis. Whether PPI use confers a similar risk in developing peritonitis in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients remains unclear. ⋯ PPI use during PD was not associated with peritonitis. Due to the small number of patients and the limited number of studies investigating the effect of PPI use on PD peritonitis, further research is needed.
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Internal medicine journal · Mar 2023
Central venous access device practice across haematology and oncology centres in Australia and New Zealand: a cross-sectional survey.
Central venous access devices (CVADs) are commonly used in malignancies. We conducted an online, anonymous cross-sectional survey of practice regarding CVAD management in haematology centres among clinicians in Australia and New Zealand. We identified variation in clinical practice regarding CVAD selection, insertion, management and removal. These findings highlight research gaps in CVAD care.